RN-Specialty - Heart Hospital - Full Time - Days

Southeast Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans (matched)

32+ hours per pay period

Job summary

Mercy Heart Hospital in Springfield, MO is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Heart Hospital team. You will provide professional nursing care, monitor and support cardiovascular patients, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.

The role offers a day shift, full-time schedule within a leading cardiovascular program. Mercy emphasizes compassionate service, ongoing education, and a supportive team culture as part of a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Basic computer and electronic medical record skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and patient assessments.
• Monitor patient conditions and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer medications, injections, and IV therapies.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care.
• Document clinical information accurately in the EHR.
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and patient-focused environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Strong clinical judgment

Communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Basic computer and EMR skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Provides professional nursing care to patients within the medical practice in support of, and as directed by, the physicians. Assists the physician in the treatment of patients and completes related clinical paperwork. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and employees, a caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected. Performs related duties as assigned. All the duties, responsibilities and qualification documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees of St. Johns Health System are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart Hospital

Day Shift | Full-Time

Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield, MO

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Industry: Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Employer: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job ID: JR266228

Make a Difference in Cardiac Care

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to advance your career in a specialized, patient-centered environment? Join the award-winning team at Mercy Heart Hospital, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to patients throughout southwest Missouri.

At Mercy, we believe in treating the whole person with professionalism, compassion, and dignity. As an RN in our Heart Hospital, you'll work alongside skilled physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide outstanding care while supporting patients through every stage of their healthcare journey.

What You'll Do

• Provide professional nursing care and patient assessments
• Monitor patient conditions and record vital signs
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Administer medications, injections, and IV therapies
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Document clinical information accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent patient situations
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, clean, and patient-focused environment

Why Mercy?

• Work in a specialized Heart Hospital setting
• Day shift schedule for improved work-life balance
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• State-of-the-art technology and resources

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
• Basic computer and electronic medical record skills

Preferred

• Previous nursing experience in cardiac, acute care, specialty, or hospital settings
• Experience with IV therapy and patient education

At Mercy, our mission is clear: bring healing through compassionate care and exceptional service. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your nursing career in a nationally recognized healthcare system, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.